Patriot Prayer Rally in Portland Leads to Arrest of 6 Counter-Protesters

Dueling rallies in Portland, Ore., ended with members of the Patriot Prayer group and counter-demonstrators clashing on Saturday [November 17, 2018], resulting in six arrests, of Antifa counter-protesters.

The day started with a rally downtown to support survivors of sexual assault where several in attendance spoke about their experiences, the Oregonian reported. Around 200 people attended.

Nearby, a "Him Too" rally, a counter to the #MeToo movement, hosted by Patriot Prayer member Haley Adams was underway with about 40 people in attendance. Adams said the gathering was to support men falsely accused of sexual assault, though some guest speakers spoke about freedom and a "war on men."

According to Oregon Live "It wasn't until the Him Too rally ended and its members began heading to their cars that police called the gathering a "civil disturbance" and began urging demonstrators to leave the downtown area."

Once the rally ended, protesters began throwing bottles and flares and small scuffles broke out. Police say protesters threw bottles and flares at officers. A few demonstrators tossed smoke bombs, as well.

KPTV reported that six people were arrested.

 

 

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Portland has become a dangerous city - a Hostile and Non-Permissive Environment - with violent demonstrations in the streets a common occurrence.

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